14-Night Cruise on ZuiderdamEastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan - Weather

The Zuiderdam sails a 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan itinerary with HAL Cruises, departing Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 23, 2027. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, with 8 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec 23, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Dec 24, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Dec 26, 2027 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

   Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Dec 27, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 29, 2027 — Nassau, Bahamas

   Nassau, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Dec 30, 2027 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

   Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Dec 31, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jan 2, 2028 — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

   St Thomas, US Virgin Islands is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jan 3, 2028 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

   San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jan 4, 2028 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

    Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam.

11. Day 11 — Thursday, Jan 6, 2028 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan cruise on Zuiderdam. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.